This is my favorite scone recipe (one of them ;), because I get to use my mixer instead of having to "cut in" the butter. It's SOOOOO easy when you use the "Tupperware" Wonderbowl., (I don't think they make this anymore., what a shame) I can tilt it while mixing and the lid has a snap off that gives me a hole in the center top so the flour doesn't fly everywhere! Hi Ho Silver....Away ~ goes the mixer, whirling, twirling...and such till all are fine little granular morsels. ;)Then, a very important method I use is to make sure once I get the scone mixture shaped onto my baking stone or sheet., I use a Pizza Cutter to score the scones before baking them. Before I use it though...I spray it with a "pam like" spray. I like the Mazola Pure spray because they don't use any silicone or alcohol in it.

Now, this recipe called to mix the raisins in before adding the milk, but not everyone likes raisins, so this time...I decided to press a few onto the tops of some before baking. They did very well...and they look so pretty like this. (This recipe makes either 16 large scones, or 32 smaller scones as I've made this time when I made them)

See how pretty and golden these look after they came out of the oven? Once again, I used the pizza cutter to score them again where you see the lines, and I then lift them on to a cooling rack.

...here they are finishing cooling. I always make sure they have completed cooling before storing in an airtight container. Sometimes I'll use quart size freezer bags and make sure I remove all the air from the bag before sealing. These can also be frozen., and defrosted in the microwave for 10-15 seconds before serving. They taste like they were just baked fresh from the oven when trying this method of defrosting. Make sure you rotate the scone when defrosting in microwave.

I use a pizza cutter too! lol Your scones look lovely! Love the mixing bowl, I still use an antique one. lol Is the cream thick? I have been cheating and using dream whip with conf. sugar. Just wondering if the taste is a lot different.

Hi Catherine! Oh, these sound so good. Put the kettle on and I'll be over and we'll chat and eat these up!Oh, you're just the sweetest thing! I really appreciate your kindness to me, Catherine.Now you are a sweetie,Shelia :)

CC I'll take some please...right now would be good or wait let's keep them for our conversation tonight LOLYour a girl after my own heart...I LOVE SCONES...I never make them and I should.Happy Foodie Friday..(that sounds funny)Love Claudiexoxox

I love the idea of using a pizza cutter to score and cut the scones. Brilliant. Great idea not to fully incorporate the dreaded raisins... ;) It's the first time I've seen a recipe for Mock Devonshire cream. Copying that one down. Thanks!

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Life's defining moments inspire me... I live with the love of my life and he still takes my breath away. I cherish our three grandchildren, Tyler 5 1/2, Cate, now 3 1/2, and our youngest, Jonny, 2. I love all things French and every flower that will ever bloom! I am in awe of every smile I meet and of course, I love Th`e time & scones!!

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